Description
Individuals diagnosed as HIV-positive and who are unable or unwilling to take appropriate steps to prevent the potential transmission of HIV to others are referred to as Unwilling/Unable (U2) individuals. This report intends to facilitate and strengthen dialogue among all stakeholder organizations to collectively address the needs of U2 individuals, support the rights and dignity of all people, and protect the population from the spread of HIV. The report sets out some of the legal tools that may be used when necessary under the Public Health Act to protect the health of others, and provides a brief summary of the criminal law and the way in which it can be used. The report ends with some recommendations for future action to better address the needs of U2 individuals while improving prevention strategies, strengthening coordination between stakeholders, and better coordinating the use of various measures including the appropriate use of legal tools when necessary.
Updated
February 1, 2015
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HIV-positive individuals who are unwilling or unable to prevent the spread of HIV in Alberta : a report by Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health.
Extent
21 pages
Frequency
Once
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Health
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Date Created
2015-02-01
Date Added
2015-12-14T21:00:15.541082
Date Modified
2015-02-01
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2015-02-01
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ISBN (pdf)
9780778584063
NEOS catalogue key
7013699
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Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health
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Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health P.O. Box 1360 Stn. Main Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2N3 Phone: 780.427.5263 Fax: 780.427.7683